Sustainable Development

‘Embedding ESG for Sustainable and Resilient Business and Supply Chains’   The United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) will convene the second edition of its flagship ESG & Sustainability Leadership Summit on 20 August 2025 at PHD House, Delhi. Building on the momentum and outcomes of the Inaugaral Edition held earlier this month, Edition 2 will bring together corporates, regulators, investors, civil society, academia and technology innovators to accelerate practical ESG adoption across business models and supply chains. Guided by a drive to move from intent to implementation, the Summit will translate policy, technology and leadership conversations into actionable strategies through plenaries, ignite talks, a masterclass for next-gen ESG leaders, and a dedicated sectoral dialogue on healthcare. Core

22nd May 2025: In a heartfelt act of compassion and empathy, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, strived ahead to support the victims of the massive earthquake in Myanmar on 28 March 2025. The Modernites contributed 3000 kilograms of sugar, extending a sweet gesture of humanity to those affected by almost 7.9 magnitude tremors, responsible for over 5,000 lives and widespread destruction in Myanmar and even in its neighboring countries. This humanitarian initiative was made possible under the visionary leadership of Principal Dr. Alka Kapur, whose educational philosophy and every endeavor are deeply rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the timeless Indian ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – the world is one family. Guided by these values, she inspired the

17th October 2024: On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, Global Vikas Trust (GVT) proudly inaugurated GVT Krishikul, a 25-acre trailblazing farmers’ training center designed to transform agricultural practices and elevate farmer livelihoods. Supported by the Motilal Oswal Foundation with a contribution of 25 crs, this initiative promises to reshape the agrarian landscape by equipping farmers with modern, sustainable farming techniques. The Motilal Oswal Foundation Trustees – Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal, Mr. Motilal Oswal, and Mr Mayank Gandhi, Founder of Global Vikas Trust, and the dedicated GVT team attended the inauguration. At the inauguration of GVT Krishikool, Mr Raamdeo Agarwal said, “As someone who grew up in a farming community in Raipur, I deeply understand

11 September 2024: The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and OPPO India, today kicked off the second leg of the ‘Generation Green’ campaign with a nationwide electronic-waste awareness drive (e-waste) at Ramjas College, University of Delhi. This milestone marks Ramjas College as the first ‘Eco-Conscious Champion Institute’ under the programme. As part of the first leg, OPPO India and AICTE promoted green skills among youth by offering internships across colleges in India. Over 9,000 students from over 1,400 institutions applied for these internships, and 5,000 were selected. These students are now engaged in hands-on sustainability activities such as awareness sessions, E-surveys, Green Day celebrations, etc. The second leg educates youth about the increasing challenge of electronic waste management, such

7 August 2024: The year 2024 marks 75 years of our company’s presence in India, and we are honored to have been part of various nation-building energy projects. Since our inception, we have also actively contributed to society’s sustainable development through corporate social responsibility aligned with U.N. goals—focusing on people, planet, peace, and partnerships. Our initiatives span diverse areas such as diversity and inclusion, education, health, the environment, and collaboration with academia. At Hitachi Energy, we aim to impact lives and create a lasting societal effect. To make a better world today and tomorrow, the company continues to partner with multiple stakeholders to support social and environmental causes. Hitachi Energy India is at the forefront, be it empowering female students,

31st July 2024: House of Hiranandani, a leading real estate developer, is proud to announce the launch of #TomorrowMatters, a campaign conceptualized to tackle the urgent global climate crisis through a collaborative approach. The five-year-long campaign encompasses multiple targeted goals among various facets of our environment to bring about a significant and impactful change. According to the United Nations Climate Body and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is crucial to limit the long-term average temperature rise to 1.5 °C. The consequences of 2C global warming can result in extreme hot days, rises in sea levels, and the and the loss of coral reefs. They can also affect plants, animals, and hundreds of millions of people. It is

26th June: Synergy Steels, recently spearheaded an inspiring initiative at its Alwar, Rajasthan facility. The event promoted sustainability and community engagement through employee environment awareness training and a plantation drive. With the thought-provoking theme of “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience,” the company aimed to contribute to a greener future while addressing pressing environmental issues. Synergy Steels aims to meet part of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2030. The company is focused on decarbonizing its stainless-steel production and has sustainability at the core of its business. To move forward with this aim, Synergy Steels organized a plantation drive, with active participation from plant employees who pledged to embrace sustainable practices. As a result of this event, the trees